Zinc Lozenges
Zinc is a mineral that stimulates the activity of approximately 100 enzymes, which are substances that promote biochemical reactions in your body. These reactions are essential for the formation of superoxide dismutase, one of the body's most important free radical scavengers. Zinc also promotes immune function (112-115), taste sensitivity (116-119), protein and DNA synthesis (120-122), insulin production (123,124), reproductive organ development and sperm motility (125-127). Zinc also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence (128-130).
Age-related declines in immune function are associated with zinc deficiency, and the elderly represent a group that is vulnerable to mild zinc deficiency. Certain aspects of immune function in the elderly have been found to improve with zinc supplementation (112-114,116,131).
Zinc lozenges with Vitamin C can provide immune support during the winter season (135-140). These lozenges are sweetened with sucrose and mannitol and have a natural orange flavor.
References:
51. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2001 Jul;81(1):29-45.
112. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1998 Jan;46(1):19-26.
113. J Am Coll Nutr. 1990 Jun;9(3):214-25.
114. Am J Med. 1981 May;70(5):1001-4.
115. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar;85(3):837-44
116. Acta Otolaryngol Suppl. 2002;(546):129-33.
117. Cancer. 1998 May 15;82(10):1938-45.
118. Nippon Jibiinkoka Gakkai Kaiho. 1995 Jul;98(7):1135-9.
119. Ann Intern Med. 1969 Oct;71(4):791-821.
120. J Nutr. 2000 May;130(5S Suppl):1437S-1446S.
121. J Cell Physiol. 2009 Mar;218(3):558-67.
122. Wound Repair Regen. 2007 Mar-Apr;15(2):258-65.
123. Metabolism. 2004 Jun;53(6):727-32.
124. Biol Trace Elem Res. 1992 Jan-Mar;32:305-10.
125. Fertil Steril. 1999 Jun;71(6):1138-43.
126. Urology. 1979 Mar;13(3):280-1.
127. Clin Chim Acta. 1976 Jul 1;70(1):123-6.
128. J Trace Elem Med Biol. 2005;19(1):29-35.
129. Nutr Health. 2007;19(1-2):85-102.
130. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Feb;85(2):614S-620S.
131. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2000;76(3):193-205.
132. Am J Clin Nutr. 1985 Feb;41(2):285-92.
133. JAMA. 1984 Sep 21;252(11):1443-6.
135. Ann Intern Med. 1996 Jul 15;125(2):81-8.
136. Dan Med Bull. 1990 Jun;37(3):279-81.
137. J Antimicrob Chemother. 1987 Dec;20(6):893-901.
138. Am J Ther. 2002 Nov-Dec;9(6):472-5.
139. Clin Infect Dis. 2000 Nov;31(5):1202-8.
140. J Int Med Res. 1992 Jun;20(3):234-46.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 lozenge
Servings Per Container 75
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5
Total Carbohydrates 1 g
Sugars <1 g
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate) 100 mg
Zinc (as zinc oxide, aspartate, gluconate) 24 mg
Other ingredients: sucrose, mannitol, maltodextrin, stearic acid, vegetable stearate, natural orange flavor, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, modified cornstarch.
Contains corn.
This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, or rice. Contains NO artificial sweeteners or flavors.
Dosage and Use
Dissolve one lozenge in mouth then swallow, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Caution
Supplemental zinc can inhibit the absorption and availability of copper. If more than 50 mg of supplemental zinc is taken daily, 2 mg of supplemental copper should also be taken to prevent deficiency. Chronic ingestion of more than 100 mg of zinc daily may be immunosuppressive.
Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
Age-related declines in immune function are associated with zinc deficiency, and the elderly represent a group that is vulnerable to mild zinc deficiency. Certain aspects of immune function in the elderly have been found to improve with zinc supplementation (112-114,116,131).
Zinc lozenges with Vitamin C can provide immune support during the winter season (135-140). These lozenges are sweetened with sucrose and mannitol and have a natural orange flavor.
References:
51. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2001 Jul;81(1):29-45.
112. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1998 Jan;46(1):19-26.
113. J Am Coll Nutr. 1990 Jun;9(3):214-25.
114. Am J Med. 1981 May;70(5):1001-4.
115. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar;85(3):837-44
116. Acta Otolaryngol Suppl. 2002;(546):129-33.
117. Cancer. 1998 May 15;82(10):1938-45.
118. Nippon Jibiinkoka Gakkai Kaiho. 1995 Jul;98(7):1135-9.
119. Ann Intern Med. 1969 Oct;71(4):791-821.
120. J Nutr. 2000 May;130(5S Suppl):1437S-1446S.
121. J Cell Physiol. 2009 Mar;218(3):558-67.
122. Wound Repair Regen. 2007 Mar-Apr;15(2):258-65.
123. Metabolism. 2004 Jun;53(6):727-32.
124. Biol Trace Elem Res. 1992 Jan-Mar;32:305-10.
125. Fertil Steril. 1999 Jun;71(6):1138-43.
126. Urology. 1979 Mar;13(3):280-1.
127. Clin Chim Acta. 1976 Jul 1;70(1):123-6.
128. J Trace Elem Med Biol. 2005;19(1):29-35.
129. Nutr Health. 2007;19(1-2):85-102.
130. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Feb;85(2):614S-620S.
131. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2000;76(3):193-205.
132. Am J Clin Nutr. 1985 Feb;41(2):285-92.
133. JAMA. 1984 Sep 21;252(11):1443-6.
135. Ann Intern Med. 1996 Jul 15;125(2):81-8.
136. Dan Med Bull. 1990 Jun;37(3):279-81.
137. J Antimicrob Chemother. 1987 Dec;20(6):893-901.
138. Am J Ther. 2002 Nov-Dec;9(6):472-5.
139. Clin Infect Dis. 2000 Nov;31(5):1202-8.
140. J Int Med Res. 1992 Jun;20(3):234-46.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 lozenge
Servings Per Container 75
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5
Total Carbohydrates 1 g
Sugars <1 g
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate) 100 mg
Zinc (as zinc oxide, aspartate, gluconate) 24 mg
Other ingredients: sucrose, mannitol, maltodextrin, stearic acid, vegetable stearate, natural orange flavor, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, modified cornstarch.
Contains corn.
This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, or rice. Contains NO artificial sweeteners or flavors.
Dosage and Use
Dissolve one lozenge in mouth then swallow, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Caution
Supplemental zinc can inhibit the absorption and availability of copper. If more than 50 mg of supplemental zinc is taken daily, 2 mg of supplemental copper should also be taken to prevent deficiency. Chronic ingestion of more than 100 mg of zinc daily may be immunosuppressive.
Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
